Proverbs 4:20-22

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Effective communicators know that repetition is essential for their audience to remember what is being communicated.  Public speakers know that they need to repeat their main message in slightly different ways throughout their speech in order to increase their odds of making a lasting impression on their listeners.  The best preachers are those who master the use of repetition.  Jesus Christ repeated many statements and stories over the course of His public ministry.  Paul the Apostle did the same in many of his epistles.

In the world of marketing, there is a well-known Rule of Seven that is used.  It states that a prospect needs to hear or see the advertiser’s message at least seven times before they’ll take action to buy that product.  This is why companies will replay or reprint the exact same advertisement for weeks and months.  Repetition is not a trick to get sales – it is a necessary approach to engage the human mind.  Our minds process a tremendous amount of information very quickly but they don’t retain everything that they process.  Our minds only retain the most memorable or the most reoccurring things that they process.
Because he was given wisdom above all others, Solomon surely knew the nature and tendencies of the human mind.  Because he was wise, he utilized repetition in his communication techniques.  For the sixth time in four chapters and for the third time in this chapter, Solomon reminds his son to listen to his father.  Solomon’s reoccurring counsel is not the result of rambling or obsession – it is the intentional result of making sure his son didn’t forget the importance of a parent’s counsel.
Nestled within this repeated instruction is a very important lesson.  In these verses, Solomon gave his son the path to success in life.  It started with RECEIVING a wise parent’s words in verse twenty.  Attend to my words.” Receiving a wise parent’s instruction requires an open ear and an open heart.  Success is highly unlikely if a young person has no ear for the sayings of his parent.  This is why I fear success will evade a generation of young people whose ears are closed to the words of parents primarily because their ears always seem plugged with ear buds.
If a young soul will receive his parents’ words, the path to success can continue then to RETAINING those words.  In verse twenty-one, Solomon tells his son to keep them in the midst of thine heart.”  Giving someone your attention is one thing – giving someone your retention is another thing altogether.  Many students give their teachers their attention in class but not nearly as many of them give their teachers their retention.  Remembering what someone says requires more than a listening ear to what is said – it requires a sincere care about what is said.  Spouses are especially guilty of listening without a care to what they’re hearing.  This is why husbands don’t remember what their wives told them two days ago.  To retain someone’s advice, we need more than an open ear – we need an open heart.  If we don’t care, our hearts won’t be engaged.  If our hearts aren’t opened, then nothing will be retained in the midst of them.

Thirdly and finally in these verses, Solomon gives his son the ultimate tool for success.  The son or daughter that receives and then retains a wise parent’s instruction will have put themselves in the best position for success later in life.  When a heart is full of wise parental instruction, it becomes an ever-present resource of wisdom in future time of need.  This is why Solomon wrote what he did in verse twenty-two when he wrote, “for they [parental words] are life unto those that find them.”  Success in life comes when a person REMEMBERS the wise words his father and mother once told him.  Wise parental instruction resurrected from the heart of a child’s upbringing can potentially save their life and be “health to their flesh.”  Wise parental sayings retained in the midst of a child’s heart can be remembered when life finally makes that saying understandable and applicable.  It is in that moment - not the moment it was received or retained - that that saying becomes so valuable.  What a young person didn’t receive, he can’t retain.  And what that young soul didn’t retain, he can’t remember.  Void of wise sayings, such a soul is destined for failure.

When a son is young, so much of his father’s instruction seems distant and inapplicable.  When a daughter is young, so many of her mother’s sayings seem outdated and irrelevant.  For most of us, it isn’t until we experience life on our own that we begin to appreciate our parent’s sayings.  To appreciate and more importantly, heed wise sayings when life comes calling, we need to have those wise sayings retained in the midst of our hearts.

The great lesson of this repetitive content is to retain as many wise sayings as possible so that there is something to remember when life makes sense of those sayings.  Don’t disregard wise sayings just because you don’t understand them.  Don’t ignore wise sayings just because they don’t seem relevant to your present stage in life. Create a file of wise sayings in your heart that you can consult when life takes you to new territory.  Put as much wise counsel in your heart as possible so that you have a wealth of wisdom to remember when life makes sense of that wisdom.  Receive and retain the words of the wise so that when you are old, you have something wise to remember - something that will keep you alive and well.

At younger ages, children can’t understand everything that they need to understand for what awaits them in life.  That being said, if they receive and retain the sayings of a wise parent, they will understand and ultimately, heed those sayings when they are older.  Surely, this is why Solomon wrote what he did later in the Book of Proverbs when he wrote, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and WHEN HE IS OLD, he will not depart from it” (22:6).  Wise sayings retained in the heart of a child are seeds that will produce life-changing and life-saving wisdom in the future.  In time, life will provide the conditions and nutrients to bring those wise sayings to fruit-bearing life.

The same valuable lesson applies to the child of God.  The Bible is our Heavenly Father’s word – it possesses all of the wise sayings of God.  We need to receive with our ears and retain in our hearts as much of our Heavenly Father’s wise sayings as possibly.  Much of the time, we will not understand His wise sayings.  Much of the time, it will seem distant and irrelevant to our lives.  But in time, life will reveal the meaning of those sayings and make them undeniably relevant.
In the Gospels, the lives of the Disciples demonstrate the importance of retaining God’s word for a future time.  They definitely didn’t understand everything that Jesus Christ taught them and told them.  In fact, John 6:60 records followers of Christ saying of His preaching, “this is an hard saying, who can hear it?”  Even though the Disciples often found themselves scratching their heads and raising their eyebrows, they retained what they were told because they cared about their Savior’s words.  Many of the things they did not initially understand were remembered when life made them relevant.  Referring to Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, John 12:15 says, “These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.”  When preparing the Disciples for His absence, Christ said in John 16:4, “But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them.”  The Disciples and the ladies accompanying them didn’t understand Christ when He spoke of His resurrection until they were staring at two angels in an empty tomb.  Luke 24:8 tells us that it was there and then that “they remembered his words.”  The Holy Spirit was given to the Disciples to help them remember the words of Christ at the appropriate and necessary time.  Speaking of the Holy Spirit in John 14:26, Jesus told the Disciples, “he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

In time, life makes wise sayings of yesterday relevant and understandable.  Those wise sayings only become beneficial if they’ve been retained in the midst of one’s heart.  Therefore, let us hide the wise sayings of our parents in our hearts so that one day, they can be remembered and utilized.  More importantly, let us hide the wise sayings of our Heavenly Father so that one day, they too can be remembered and implemented.  In that day, we will discover that those wise sayings are life unto those of us that find them, and health to all our flesh.

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Monday, December 9, 2019

Agricultural Reforms in Australia Agricultural Products

Question: Discuss about theAgricultural Reforms in Australiafor Agricultural Products. Answer: Introduction The Australian agricultural sector is faced by very many challenges that need to be addressed in order to sustain the future supply of agricultural products (Lockie, 2015). Australian is a big producer and exporter of agricultural products. Thus the sector is a rich source of foreign earnings. Agricultural products are in daily demand as they support the food that is consumed on daily basis. The production size of Australian agriculture is big enough to serve its whole economy. Since this capacity is produced by fewer number of farmers, it is an indicator that the economy has a great potential for expansion. If all the challenges facing the sector were addressed and various reforms established on the same, this potential could be used to raise the production level. This paper will cover the major challenges that face this sector and how they have been addressed. Some farmers are not aware of the reforms that has taken place and therefore this paper will raise their awareness. The pap er will recommend the gap for other reforms and therefore important to the policy makers who are trying to raise the incentives for increased production. According to Gray, Oss-Emer and Sheng (2014) reforms helps in improving productivity. Article Analysis The article Farm groups have welcomed the Federal Government's plan for Australia's agricultural future, particularly tax reforms and changes to Farm Management Deposits (FMD) by Anna Vidot is concerned with the problem of capital financing that is difficult for Australian farmers to access (Vidot, 2015). Generally, its not easier to insure against bad weather conditions that an economy faces since this may be very costly since all farmers would be affected and the compensation will be demanded for all. This reason has made Australian farmers to be considered very risky borrowers in Australian banks. This has subsequently lowered the level of capital for innovation and process expansions. The Farm Management Deposits (FMD) is one of the important reforms that the Australian farmers have been longing for and were pleased to hear of its implementation (, 2016). Vidot noted that the previous level of the maximum FMD of $ 400,000 was insufficient to meet the many obligations th at farmers need during a crisis and that the doubling of this amount to $ 800,000 would make farmers better off (Mcmahon and Cardwell, 2015). He argued that higher FMD would help in offsetting their business loans thus lowering their interest costs which has gone up as observed below. Fig: Australian farm debt Source: Keogh (2017) The government also intervened to ensure that an additional feature is added to make the FMD more effective; tax concession wont be lost when obtaining this money and thus drought affected farmers will be able to benefit fully (, 2016). Fiona Simson the president of NSW Farmers' Association supported this idea by noting that the innovation was good and would be very helpful to many farmers who live in drought. Fiona also said that the concessional loans offered to drought stricken farmers should continue being offered. Further, Vidot noted that the Australian farmers are speculating on the government coming up with a program for multi-peril crop insurance which would help in mitigating crop risks faced by the farmers. This would ensure that the farmers are insured before they get their crops on the ground such that failure for the crops to develop well would attract some compensation from the insuring body of the government. By compensation here, the proposal meant that it would include all the input costs that the farmers incur such as seed, labor, fertilizers, and many others. The challenge of financing problem is normally faced by those small farmers who doesnt have collaterals to offer in order to obtain loan from banks. In the current period, every bank is demanding some form of collateral to back up loans since the defaults rates have gone up. This puts the small farmers at a greater risk of exiting the market. Their availability of capital will raise their productivity. The large farmers are not affected since they possess many assets that could be used as collateral and its thus easier for them to expand their operations. Another challenges facing the Australian agriculture is the unfavorable climate. Some Australian states receive little rainfall that is insufficient for crop development (Kingwell, 2013). Therefore, most of agriculture in Australia is based on irrigation. However, the problem of less rainfall has resulted in less water available for irrigation since the government is also concerned on the future of water supply (Iggulden, 2015). Vidot noted that the idea of the government constructing dams was a good innovation as it would help in ensuring that there is sufficient water to be used for irrigation and other purposes in future. Lastly. The article also noted that Australian farmers has many challenges in the trading of their products due to the inadequacy of information about the potential markets such as Asia. Thus, the need for the government to spend more on RD was welcomed. Recommendations Though the multi-peril crop insurance is meant to help farmers, I would argue against it. This would be on the basis that it would create a disincentive for the farmers to manage their crops when they observe that the climate is becoming worse since they bear in mind that they will lose nothing. The compensation is able to cover for all the losses. I would back up the idea of increased spending on RD as it would make it easier for the farmers to access the outside market thus creating a large market subsequently creating an incentive to produce and supply more. Conclusion The primary role of the reform on FMDs was to help small farmers face their risks at a better position. It would minimize the effects of not receiving loans from banks. The additional feature of no loss in tax concessions makes it easier and attractive for farmers to deposit and withdraw. The money will accumulate in the depository system if a good season is experienced for some years and the farmer will have a firm base when the bad season comes. References (2016). Farm Management Deposits. [Online] Available at: [Accessed 19 Apr. 2017]. (2016). Farm management deposits scheme. [Online] Available at: [Accessed 20 Apr. 2017]. Gray, M., Oss-Emer, M. and Sheng, Y. (2014). Australian agricultural productivity growth: Past reforms and future opportunities. Canberra: ABARES research report 14.2. Iggulden, T. (2015). Murray-Darling irrigation reforms clouded by portfolio confusion. [Online] Available at: [Accessed 18 Apr. 2017]. Keogh, M. (2017). Not a bad time to be a farmer. [Online] Available at: [Accessed 18 Apr. 2017]. Kingwell, R. (2013). Australia's farming future: Western Australia. [Online] The Conversation. Available at: [Accessed 19 Apr. 2017]. Lockie, S. (2015) Australias agricultural future: the social and political context. Report to SAF07 Australias Agricultural Future Project. Melbourne: Australian Council of Learned Academies. Mcmahon, A. and Cardwell, N. (2015). Research handbook on EU agriculture law. Cheltenham [u.a.], Edward Elgar. Vidot, A. (2015). Farmers approve of White Paper vision. [Online] ABC Rural. Available at: [Accessed 19 Apr. 2017].

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Study of the Causes of the Juvenile Crime Rate free essay sample

Many people live that the increase in real life violence on television is a cause for violence in juveniles. I will discuss the evidence for this theory. It seems to me that the best theory to explain the rise In Juvenile crime Is the social constructionist theory. Different sub-cultures of teens have higher crime rates than others because of their interests, whether it be the music that they listen to or the types of television programs that they watched as child. In the early sasss a new form of Hip-Hop music appeared In America known as Gangs-Rap. This style of Hip-Hop had lyrics pertaining to killing police, gang warfare, guns, and robberies. This style of music perked interest in teenagers across the country. Song titles such as F*KC the Police gave laughter to teenagers in middle and upper class America, but for these rap artists, the lyrics they wrote were their way of life. We will write a custom essay sample on Study of the Causes of the Juvenile Crime Rate or any similar topic specifically for you Do Not WasteYour Time HIRE WRITER Only 13.90 / page The Gangs;Rap culture came straight from the worst neighborhoods on the Pacific Coast of the united States, where this kind of lifestyle was led by sasss of people stuck in the slums of America.Could the years from these kind of songs promote violence In low Income areas where teens look up to these Rap artists? Teenagers that grow up In neighborhoods that are considered low-income (more so n larger cities than suburban areas) have a very low amount of opportunities to leave these areas and become successful in life. Teens in these areas are looking for the easy way out. There Isnt many legal ways of getting out of a slum and becoming successful. Teens In these areas are more likely to sell drugs and perform robberies to make money than hold a steady job.In essence, crime is already higher in low- income areas than it is in higher-income areas. When gangs rap was introduced in the early sasss, It became very popular with people facing the same problems as these rap artists had In their childhood. These rappers glorified murder, violence, and drug dealing in their songs which perked the ears of many teens in the struggle. Hearing the people that they look up to preach this way of life, opened more doors for crime in these tens lives.Many teens get heavily involved in the music that they listen to. A large amount of evidence of this can be found by looking at the hard- core crowds that follow different types of music. The Punk Rock culture is a good example. Many kids that are introduced to punk rock music incorporate the music into their way of life. They dress in tight Jeans with oleos, have odd and sometimes even ridiculous hair styles, piercing, tattoos, and their way of life is to not care about anything. Hard-core punk music Is usually hate based.Hate for the government, society, drugs, and other issues.. The teens that get 1 OFF they dislike about their surroundings. The hippie culture, driven by asss music that preached peace, exercised what they heard in the music that they cherished. They promoted peace and protested against things such as war and hate. I point out that all of the people that are part of these cultures surrounding music, for the most part, use the music they listen to and incorporate it into their belief systems and their ways of everyday life.As I have said earlier, Gangs-Rap lyrics revolve around guns, violence, crime, and drugs. Juveniles that are influenced easily by the music that they hear, incorporate these things into their way of thinking. This I believe is what was responsible for the rise in violence from 1990 to 1995. Gangs-Rap doesnt preach peaceful confrontation and working out problems. Teens that live in slums would seem to be more prone to follow the words the rap artists that they look up to because of the similarities in their circumstances.This in theory is what has driven more teens than ever to get involved in crime. Television is said to be part of the reason for a rise in Juvenile crime. I believe that this pertains more to teens that are not in the large city, low-income category . My reasoning for this is that families in larges cities that live in slums have a low probability of having cable television. This means that their children dont have many opportunities to watch violent programs. For 40 years there has been violence on TV. Starting with Western style shoot out movies in the sasss.The violence in these types of media were not as graphic and al-life like as they are today. Children could often make the Judgment that the software violence in older television shows was fake. Technological developments in the film industry n the late sasss has allowed the violence on television to come to a point where it is very believable. Along with this has come a tolerance for more violence on TV. Children watching films and TV shows from the late sasss on, see this kind of violence and to them it is real.A study done found that the greater was a boys preference for violent television at age 8, the greater was his aggressiveness both at that time and ten years later (Leftwing 115-116). Researchers performed a follow-up study on the subjects of the previous experiment when they subjects were 30 years old and found that The violent programming they had watched was related to the seriousness of the crimes they committed, how aggressive they were to their spouses, and even how aggressive their own kids were (Leonard Iron, cited in Gilbert DID).With a rise in portraying real-life violent crime on Television in the past decade, along with the fact that almost every child in America has access to a television (in contrast to 40 years ago when a TV was a luxury), many people believe hat this is the cause for more crimes being committed by teens in America. In order to conduct my research on showing that these 2 cases are the prevalent factors in the increase of Juvenile violence from 1990 up to the present, I will need funding.I wish to perform a cohort study on a population of 5000 boys [only boys because of the greater incidence, frequency, heterogeneity, seriousness, and persistence of male delinquency (Wolfgang, Thornier, and Foggily, 1987)] throughout the Lancaster County area. Starting in January of 2002, 5000 boys at the television and the shows they watched will be studied thoroughly. Studies of the crimes they commit, drug and alcohol use, and their correlations to television will studied also. The familys socio-economic status will be studied to evaluate it as any evidence off factor. A cohort study will also be done on 500 of the boys siblings that are close in age to examine any similarities amongst them. I feel this study will provide sufficient information on the correlation between Juvenile delinquency and television. 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They wear lots of gold Jewelry, medallions, etc, and have their pants sagged low)]. I will perform a study of crimes, drug use, aggressiveness, and academic standings of the teens involved. Many vital statistics will come out of these studies. These statistics can be used to study many different correlations between Juveniles and crime. This knowledge can be used for future reference in the fight to lower Juvenile crime rates and understand problems before they start.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Indian view essays

Indian view essays The Indian writing titled, I Went to Kill the Deer, by the Taos Pueblo Indians introduced a very unique kind of perspective about the universe. For one, the writing offers the suggestion of personification. In other words, the writer gave things that arent alive human characteristics and traits. An example of this would be when he says, The heart of the mountain beats(Taos Pueblo). When he refers to the mountain as having a heart, it makes one think that the tribe views the mountain as being alive as a kind of symbol of their respect for nature. Secondly, the writing infers that animals communicate with one another. In the writing, the eagle tells the deer theres danger. A hunter writes, An eagle saw me coming and/ Flew down to the home of the deer/ And told him that a hunter came to kill(Taos Pueblo). This shows their understanding that creatures of the same kind need to stick together to protect each other. Otherwise, there would be no need for an animal which preys on the dead to warn another of being killed. Thirdly, the writing implies that there is always going to be different unknown territory of some kind for every species. The deer runs to a place in which it is safe from the man. As the hunter says, The deer went with the eagle/ Into the heart of the mountain/ Safe from me who did not hear/ The heart of the mountain beating(Taos Pueblo) He can not feel the heart beat because it is not his territory or his right to be there. So in a way, the Taos Pueblo Indians dont think of themselves any different or better than anything else because they have a respect for life and the universe. ...

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Foods that Increase Brain Activity and Prevent Decline by

Foods that Increase Brain Activity and Prevent Decline Foods that Increase Brain Activity Ã¢â‚¬Å"Smart foods,Ã¢â‚¬  theyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re called Ã¢â‚¬â€œ foods that enhance brain activity and that keep the brain healthy as the body ages. We now know, from research, that certain elements in some foods have a positive impact on the brain. While much of this testing has occurred with rats, the implications for human brains are certainly there. The elements that are now known to improve brain health and to help prevent brain health decline are Omega-3Ã¢â‚¬â„¢s, glucose, blood supply, and anti-oxidants. In fact, the research shows that oxidants are more detrimental to the brain than to any other organ in the body. If you would like detailed information about these studies, there are load of essays online that summarize them. Nevertheless, foods rich in these elements should be added to everyoneÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s diet right now, no matter what age you are. Blueberries: Studies show that this superfood improves learning capacity and motor skills in animal studies. As well, they protect the brain from oxidants, and more recent studies indicate that there may be properties that retard dementia and AlzheimerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s. Recommended daily amount is 1 cup. Wild Salmon: Omega-3 fatty acids are known to promote good brain function and to reduce or delay effects of aging. These are also found in sardines and herring, and the recommended amount is at least one service 2-3 times a week. Nuts and Seeds: These foods are really high in Vitamin E, a nutrient that is also known to retard the aging of the brain as we age. 1 ounce per day of most any type of nut plus sunflower and sesame seeds is recommended. Vitamin E is also found in peanut butter if that is preferred. Avocados: One of the best benefits of avocados is that they contribute to good blood flow. The brain, like any other organ, relies on a strong blood supply. This food also lowers blood pressure, a condition which, over time, is a factor in the decline of cognitive abilities. Recommended amount is Ã‚ ¼ - Ã‚ ½ of one avocado once a week. This food is very high in fat content and calories, so this is the reason for the lower recommended amount. Whole Grains: Everyone should eat at least 3 servings a day of whole grain foods Ã¢â‚¬â€œ oatmeal, whole grain cereals, and whole wheat or rye breads. First, these foods lower cholesterol, a leading cause of plaque buildup in the arteries. This buildup decreases blood supply to the brain, and can cause a stroke or heart attack. Both of these events disrupt the flow of blood to the brain. Whole grains also stimulate blood flow, so there is a double-plus to eating the recommended amount. Beans: The brain relies on glucose, and it does not store this nutrient. So, it is important that a steady supply of glucose get to the brain so that it is maintained in a healthy condition. While beans do not of themselves have glucose in them, they do regulate the flow of glucose throughout the body and ensure that the brain gets an adequate supply. Everyone should eat Ã‚ ½ cup of beans every day. Pomegranates and other bright/dark colored vegetables and fruits. Pomegranates are mentioned specifically because, of all fruits and vegetables, they have the highest amount of anti-oxidants. Other fruits and vegetables include broccoli, tomatoes, oranges, dark berries and grapes, dark lettuce, carrots, asparagus, and squash. Red wines are also full of antioxidants. 5 servings a day please. Tea: If it is freshly brewed tea (no instant!), there are moderate amounts of caffeine which does enhance focus and memory. Tea, especially green tea, also contains anti-oxidants. 2-3 cups a day is ideal. Dark Chocolate: Yes! This is a huge source of anti-oxidants, and it also have moderate levels of caffeine. A recommended daily amount is Ã‚ ½ - 1 ounce each day. Hopefully, there are some foods on this list that you really like. If so, and there are others you just canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t abide, at least increase the amounts of those foods that you do like. Scientists have located a protein in the brain that is definitely linked to AlzheimerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s, so keeping that protein functioning properly is important. Ã¢â‚¬Å"Brain foodsÃ¢â‚¬  will help!

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Mutiple intelligence Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 2250 words

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

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Sunday, November 17, 2019

Greek mythological poem Essay Example for Free

Greek mythological poem Essay Subject: the poem is a Greek mythological poem about King Midas of Phrygia who had his wish granted everything he touches turns into gold. The poem is about the consequences of choosing money and greed which is presented to the readers through the wifes perspective. Duffy presents a wide range of emotions through Mrs. Midass persona. Mrs. Midas complains about his husbands selfishness and greed. Duffy gives a voice to women unheard in history. Duffy takes a historical character and translates them into present day. Mrs. Midas turns the noble king Phrygia into a pathetic greed middle-aged man.Ã‚  The mood changes as the poem proceeds, reaching its peak of fear in the fifth to eleventh stanza then calmly comes down as Midas draws close to death. The language the character uses informs the reader about the mood of the poem. In the second and third of the first stanza Midas uses personified the kitchen as its steamy breath gently blanching the windows. This sets the calm relaxing atmosphere of the poem before the crisis. The poem is calm because Mrs. Midas uses smoothly and well-skilled sentences. The intonation changes suddenly, the sentences become short and factual lexis is used. For example in the fifth stanza Mr. Midas said I moved the phone. Mrs. Midas does this to make the situation seem more urgent chaotic and panicky. Short sentences are used in this poem to speed p the narration as the chaos happens in the poem. After the crisis is over, she reverts to her earlier relaxing mood. For example she said in last stanza Mrs. Midas said I miss most, even now, his warm hands on my skin, his touch. The language of the poem used by Mrs. Midas is elevated register. She uses descriptive lexis in the poem. This will be described further in the analysis.Ã‚  The poem is a universal, therefore everyone can read it. The poem is moral lesson. For example in the sixth stanza Mrs. Midas said it feeds no one talking about gold. The moral lesson Duffy tries to teach us is money is a means to an end not an end, meaning money can be used to pay food to feed a person but it cant physically feed a person. Money is not a solution to everything as she addresses the middle class who adore money. The class backgrounds of the characters are middle-classes as they drink Italian wine. Wealth is trivial if not used to solve problems like in this poem. Mrs. Midas uses adverbs such gently to emphasis how calm and relaxed she was before the crisis.Ã‚  In the first stanza Mrs. Midas uses personification, for instance she said the ground seems to drink the light of the sky. The dynamic verb drink personifies the ground as a human. The quote means the day changes to night. Mrs. Midas uses symbolism in the poem; rich symbolizes gold referring to Midas having to spit out the golden corn out of his mouth. Another symbolism used in the poem is work of art which symbolizes a statue which her husband would turn her into like he touches her. What is Liberal Democracy? Liberal Democracy is an indirect and representative form of democracy whereby the right to rule is gained through success in competitive elections on the basis of political equality. In a liberal Democratic state the people are protected by individual rights such as the civil rights in America and a constitutional government which based on rules set out in a codified constitution like in the US constitution.Ã‚  Mrs. Midas uses metaphors through out the poem. For example, Mrs. Midas said turning the spare room into the tomb of Tutankhamun. Her husband is turning his room into gold, mythological compared to the Egyptian pharaohs tombs which were dressed with gold. What is Democracy?Ã‚  Democracy is rule by the people. This is reflected in the idea of government by the people therefore key political decisions are made by the people. Democracy reflects the idea of equal citizenship whereby each citizen has the right to influence political decisions. For example, in February 2003 one and a half million citizens took to the streets of London. They are protesting against UKs involvement in the Iraq war. This reflects people power to influence political decisions. England is an example of a democratic state while North Korea is an example of an undemocratic state. Duffy uses a simile to make an internal rhyme its amber eyes /holding their pupils like flies. This intensifies the interior personal life of the woman. Another internal rhyme dream/streaming is used to suggest that she will have a solitary life.Ã‚  Duffy uses repetition in the poem. For example in the sixth stanza Mrs. Midas said have wishes; granted. But who has wished granted? Duffy uses clever wordplay the first phrase is used as to notice that Midas has his wish granted and the second is turned into a question by using the past verb granted. Duffy does this to achieve a verbal humour. Define Representative democracyÃ‚  Representative democracy is a limited and indirect form of democracy whereby the representatives act and speak on behalf of the people. The representatives can be chosen and removed by the public through elections. In a representative democratic state popular participation in government is limited and indirect to the act of voting very few years for a representative to represent them. There are uses of rhetoric in the poem. For example in the last stanza Mrs. Midas uses a repair his hands, his warm hands. Duffy uses repair to make Mrs. Midas character seem more realistic.Ã‚  The poem is made up of eleven sestet stanzas. Most of the stanza are arranged perfectly to form a stanza. However in the in the fifth stanza the lines are merely joined together to make a stanza they are separated.


Quick Answer: Does Blighted Ovum Have Yolk Sac?

It results in a miscarriage.

Is having a yolk sac a good sign?

If a Gestational Sac Is Seen on Ultrasound

The yolk sac provides nutrition to the developing embryo until the placenta takes over, and is thus an important indicator of pregnancy health. The yolk sac usually becomes visible on a transvaginal ultrasound between 5 1/2 and 6 weeks gestation.

At what hCG level can you see a yolk sac?

Ten of 22 patients with HCG between 1000 and 7200 mIU/ml had a visible yolk sac. Every patient with an HCG level greater than 10,800 mIU/ml had a visible embryo with a heartbeat. A discriminatory level of 32 days was found for the presence of a gestational sac.

At what stage do blighted Ovums usually miscarry?

A blighted ovum causes about one out of two miscarriages in the first trimester of pregnancy. A miscarriage is when a pregnancy ends on its own within the first 20 weeks. When a woman becomes pregnant, the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall. At about five to six weeks of pregnancy, an embryo should be present.

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Does blighted ovum mean infertility?

A blighted ovum is a fertilized egg that implants but does not develop. In a blighted ovum, a gestational (embryo) sac forms and grows; however, the embryo does not develop. A blighted ovum is also known as anembryonic pregnancy. A blighted ovum is the leading cause of miscarriage (50%).

Is a fetal pole a heartbeat?

Between 5 ½ to 6 ½ weeks, a fetal pole or even a fetal heartbeat may be detected by vaginal ultrasound. The fetal pole is the first visible sign of a developing embryo. This pole structure actually has some curve to it with the embryo’s head at one end and what looks like a tail at the other end.

How many days after yolk sac does fetal pole develop?

Gestational Sac, Yolk Sac and Fetal Pole

What week is the highest risk of miscarriage?

Risk rates

  • Weeks 6 to 12.

What week do most miscarriages occur?

Most miscarriages happen within the first 10 weeks pregnancy. This is why you may hear couples wait until after the first trimester to announce their pregnancy. After the first trimester, or 13 weeks pregnant, miscarriage rates lower each week, and couples feel more comfortable sharing their news.

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Can you have blighted ovum twice?

It’s not clear if blighted ovum occurs most typically in first-time pregnancies or if they sometimes occur more than once. Most women who have a blighted ovum do go on to have successful pregnancies and healthy babies.

Are you more fertile after a miscarriage?

Typically, sex isn’t recommended for two weeks after a miscarriage to prevent an infection. You can ovulate and become pregnant as soon as two weeks after a miscarriage. After one miscarriage, there might be no need to wait to conceive. After two or more miscarriages, your health care provider might recommend testing.

Are blighted Ovums common?

Blighted ovum refers to an “anembryonic gestation” — a pregnancy that begins to grow in the absence of an embryo. This results in early miscarriage. It is extremely common, occurring in up to 20 percent of known pregnancies. The diagnosis of blighted ovum was made because you had an ultrasound exam.

How long do you bleed after a blighted ovum miscarriage?

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one of the national languages of India.

Marathi is spoken mainly in the state of Maharashtra by approximately 47 million people (1971, estimate). Marathi be-longs to the Indie group of the Indo-European language family. Marathi has two principal dialects: Deshi and Konkani. The latter is known as northern, or standard Konkani, as opposed to southern Konkani, an independent language, closely related to Marathi, which is spoken in Goa.

The modern Marathi literary language is based on Deshi. Marathi uses the Devanagari writing system. The grammatical structure, vocabulary, and phonetics of Marathi have features that associate Marathi with the Dravidian languages. A specific feature of Marathi phonetics is the presence of two affricate variants: apicodorsal affricates (as in the Telugu language) and mediolingual dorsal affricates. Marathi morphology makes use of agglutinative, inflectional, and analytic forms. Marathi has preserved three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. A specific feature of the syntax is the widespread use of participial constructions to express subordinating relations (as in the Dravidian languages). The Marathi vocabulary is characterized by a considerable number of “local” everyday words (in Deshi) of non-Indo-Aryan origin (Dravidian, Munda, Mon-Khmer).

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Bloch, J. The Formation of the Marathi Language. Delhi, 1970. (Translated from French.)

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In chapter 6 Dhere argues controversially that, based on descriptions of Vitthal in Sanskrit mahatmysa and Marathi bhakti poetry, the most original image of Vitthal stands not in the main temple in Pandharpur but in the nearby town of Madhe, where the original image was perhaps taken for safekeeping in the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries.
Delegates will also hear from inspirational people from the global Marathi community, including Krushnaa Patil, the first Indian woman to conquer the world's seven summits.
19, saying new Marathi schools would not be granted recognition by the
This might sound like a strange admission from a "Marathi" writer, and I anticipate the inevitable question: why, then, do I write in Marathi?
Mumbai: Bollywood dancing diva Madhuri Dixit is all set to make her debut in a Marathi film.
The party has organised various events at the Lalit Kala Ground at Naigaon, including exhibition of over five lakh books, Marathi Kavi Sammelan and performing folk arts that includes Lavani.
Ernst & Young is the official tabulator of the NT Awards 2014.IBN-Lokmat won 15awards in different Marathi categories.
Shah Rukh Khan will now enter into the Marathi film industry with director Rohit Shetty.
The fact is when non-Maharashtrians reverentially speak Ganpati Bappa Maurya, it hardly matters to them whether the words are in Marathi, English, Urdu or any other language.
17 -- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Monday met Marathi producers and directors and urged them to attempt new and different kinds of subjects to bring back Marathi audiences to the cinema halls.
He was a distinguished Marathi and English poet, critic and translator, filmmaker and my friend.


SA-TIED research on gender-based pay inequality makes news in South Africa

August 2019
Timothy Shipp

A working paper from the SA-TIED programme is the basis for an article on the gender wage gap in South Africa. The paper, titled 'Distributional changes in the gender wage gap in post-apartheid South African labour market' by Jacqueline Mosomi examines the evolution of worker's earnings in South Africa since 1994 in order to calculate the difference between what men and women make.

On average, that divide has fallen over time but still remains substantial as women working in South Africa earn 16% less than men do. On average, woman are also more likely than men to work in lower paying occupations, despite having, on average, higher levels of education. In lower-paying jobs the difference between what men and women earn is not likely to be that great, but in median income positions the gap is bigger than the average. In high paying jobs, the difference between what men and women earn has fluctuated a lot over time, sometimes being less than the average and sometimes being more than the average. Since 2007, this gap has been growing rather than shrinking.

For full coverage of the paper, read the story at BusinessLive from Claire Bisseker, the economics editor at the Financial Times, or pick up this week's copy of the FT's print edition and turn to page 29.

The research has also been mentioned in a story from the Mail and Guard ('Why the gender pay gap persists')  and has been covered by Business Day ('SAs gender pay gap shrinks dramatically').

 To read the research brief of the paper visit this page.

To download the working paper click here.


Augmented Reality For Time-Delayed Telsurgical Robotics

Tech ID: 30226 / UC Case 2019-272-0

Teleoperation brings the advantage of remote control and manipulation to distant locations or harsh or constrained environments. The system allows operators to send commands from a remote console, traditionally called a master device, to a robot, traditionally called a slave device, and offers synchronization of movements. This allows the remote user to operate as if on-site, making teleoperational systems an ideal and often only solution to a wide range of applications such as underwater exploration, space robotics, mobile robots, and telesurgery.

The main technical challenge in realizing remote telesurgery (and similarly, all remote teleoperation) is the latency from the communication distance between the master and slave. This delay causes overshoot and oscillations in the commanded positions, and are observable and statistically significant in as little as 50msec of round trip communication delay.

Predictive displays are virtual reality renderings, generally designed for space operations, that show a prediction of the events to follow in a short amount of time. It can be used to overcome the negative effects of delay by giving the operator immediate feedback from a predicted environment. Furthermore, it does not suffer stability issues that arise with delayed haptic feedback. Early predictive displays included manipulation of the Engineering Test Satellite 7 from ground control where the round trip delay can be up to 7sec and Augmented Reality (AR) rendering where the prediction is overlaid on raw image data. These strategies can be applied to telesurgery, but require overcoming the unique challenges in calculating and tracking the 3D environment for a full environment prediction, which includes non-rigid material such as tissue. Furthermore, prior work in the surgical robotics community highlights the need for active tracking rather than only relying on kinematic calibrations to localize the slave due to the millimeter scale of a surgical operation and the often utilized cable driven actuation.

Technology Description

Researchers from UC San Diego present a complete system, and show through a user study that the result is an efficient AR rendering architecture for streaming stereoscopic displays. They call this a Stereoscopic AR Predictive Display (SARPD). We show that over 30fps for the stereoscopic AR rendering, including lens matching, and 24Hz for the slave-tool tracking from the EKF can be achieved while running simultaneously on a commodity GPU and using the robot operating system (ROS). A user study is carried out to demonstrate its ability to improve the speed of procedures without affecting error rates. Beyond telesurgery, this solution can be deployed to any teleoperated robot with visual feedback once calibrated. Furthermore, it does not require stereo cameras or displays since the real-time slave-tool tracking is done on a single monocular camera data stream.

There are many potential applications for augmented reality in robotic surgery, both in 'traditional' robotic surgery (non-remote telesurgery), and in remote telesurgery (tele robotics). This technology specifically applies to the potential for remote tele robotic surgery which could open up a wide field of remote telerobotic surgery in the military and civilian arenas.

Both prior works and the conducted user study on this system highlight the advantages when utilizing a predictive display for teleoperating under delay. The current findings show SARPD is decreases the time to complete tasks when operating under delay. Reduction of time for operations is critical for patient safety. Furthermore, the AR rendering allows for additional overlays to provide the surgeon additional information during an operation such as highlighting a region and critical patient information.

State Of Development

The architecture for SARPD is complete, and the AR rendering procedure has been optimized by utilizing an OpenGL rendering procedure on GPU. Additional overlay renderings can be easily implemented into the current framework. In addition to using different 3D models to render the prediction, the tool tracking portion of the system can be interchanged with other methods to support different teleoperated robotic systems. While the user study that was conducted shows the importance of SARPD, further studies need to be done for both ex vivo and in vivo.

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Gross Domestic Essay

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Malaysia's Economic Analysis Over 10 Years Introductory remarks The gross domestic product (GDP) is an internationally accepted measure of economic activity. The value of a country's overall output of goods and services (typically during one fiscal year) at market prices, excluding net income from abroad. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can be estimated in three ways which, in theory, should yield identical figures. They are : (1) Expenditure basis: how much money was spent, (2) Output basis: how many goods and services were sold, and (3) Income basis: how much income (profit) was earned. These estimates, published quarterly, are constantly revised to approach greater accuracy. The most closely watched data is the period to period change in output and consumption, in real (inflation adjusted) terms. If indirect taxes are deducted from the market prices and subsidies are added, it is called GDP at factor cost or national dividend. If depreciation of the national capital stock is deducted from the GDP, it is called net domestic product. If income from abroad is added, it is called gross national product (GNP). In Malaysia, GDP compilation is the responsibility of the Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM). Major users of GDP comprise of government agencies (e.g. Economic Planning Unit, Ministry of Finance, and Bank Negara Malaysia, private sector, universities, and international agencies (e.g. World Bank, United Nations, International Monetary Fund). However, statisticians are duty-bound to ensure that, like other statistics, GDP estimates comply with accepted standards, more specifically the System of National Accounts (SNA). SOURCE : WWW.TRADINGECONOMICS.COM i) Malaysian Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Malaysia was worth 312.44 billion US dollars in 2013. The GDP value of Malaysia represents 0.50

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Scientists Use This Laser Flower Instead of Nuclear Explosions

By Attila Nagy on at

You'd be entitled to ask why they were in possession of such a piece of kit. So here's a brief explanation of what it can do:

This specialised laser instrument allows Los Alamos scientists to perform sophisticated nuclear experiments and gather significant amounts of data without a critical mass of plutonium. The data is used to help validate the extremely complex computer codes that reside on the laboratory's world class supercomputers. These codes along with thousands of experiments conducted across the laboratory allow Laboratory staff and ultimately the Director to assess the state and health of the Nation's nuclear deterrent and report those findings ultimately to the President of the United States.

And if you want know more about the safety, reliability, and performance of the Los Alamos-designed nuclear bombs and warheads, you can read more here. [LANL]


What is Washability?

What is Washability?

What is Washability?

There are numerous factors you have to consider when selecting the right chairs for your restaurant, including the kind of restaurant you’re opening, your floor plan, and what types of seating you want to offer.

However, another important consideration is not just what kind of chairs you’ll use, but how they are cleaned and how easy they are to clean. Let’s face it—when a large number of people are coming through your restaurant on a daily basis and eating food, spills and accidents are going to happen.

With this in mind, it might make sense to opt for a low maintenance chair material, such as wood, vinyl, or even plastic rather than upholstery, which requires more care and consideration. However, upholstered chairs may really be the best fit for the look you want to create.

This is where washability--the ranking of a fabric’s ability to be washed without bleeding, fading, or shrinking--becomes a major factor.

Not all fabrics can be washed the same way, and using a cleaning agent that isn’t compatible with your seating’s upholstery could lead to significant damage, plus extra money spent on repairing the fabric or even purchasing replacement chairs.

Cleaning instructions are typically easy to get. Most manufacturers provide information about what types of cleaners are required either with your order or on a tag on the chair itself.

Knowing what cleaners are the best fit for different kinds of fabric and how easy the fabric can be cleaned are the most important factors in preventing damage to your chairs and ensuring that your seating will last for years.

Advantages of Commercial Upholstery

advantage of commercial upholstery

First, what are the advantages of using upholstered chairs when the cleaning process has so many technicalities? While plastic, vinyl, and wood chairs may require less effort to care for and have standardized cleaning requirements, there are several practical reasons why restaurant owners choose upholstery.

  • The furniture is often more durable.Often, the materials are of a higher quality and last longer than other more mass produced types of chairs.
  • It offers greater comfort.Customers can only sit on plastic or wooden chairs for so long. With meals often lasting for an hour (or more in upscale restaurants with multiple courses), upholstered chairs provide the most comfort, which can lead to a more satisfying experience.
  • It’s gaining popularity.While trends in restaurants previously swung toward industrial-chic metal stools and benches, upholstered booths and chairs are making a comeback, creating stylish vintage and modern looks.
  • It’s environmentally friendly. Reupholstering is more sustainablethan purchasing cheaper, mass-produced chairs that may wear out and be thrown away more quickly.

All in all, upholstered chairs have numerous advantages, and while they might seem on paper like they would be harder to maintain, it’s all about following directions for efficiently cleaning the fabric.

Understanding Washability Rankings and Cleaning Codes

To understand how to clean your restaurant seating, you have to know the cleaning code for the material used on the chair, which is found on the tag for the fabric. You also need to know the ranking of how washable the fabric is.

Using the right cleaning agent for your type of upholstery is critical to preserving your chairs and ensuring that they last. Without the right washability requirements, you run the risk of bleaching the upholstery, causing it to fade, or having the colors run or bleed.

washability ranking

Water-based cleaner (W)

Washability Ranking: 5

These are the easiest fabrics to clean, requiring only spot-cleaning with a water-based shampoo or upholstery cleaner.

Water-free or dry-cleaning solvents (S)

Washability Ranking: 4

and should be applied in a well-ventilated room. Using water-based or other cleaning products could cause the fabric to shrink or stain.

A combination of either water-based or water-free cleaners (W/S)

Washability Ranking: 3

Either option or a combination of both may be used after vacuuming or lightly brushing the fabric. Be sure to spot test to discover which works the best.

Soap and water on a clean cloth (L)

Washability Ranking: 5

This means the fabric should be cleaned only with these agents as soon as possible after a spill.

Vacuuming or brushing only (X)

Washability Ranking: 1

This type of upholstery can be cleaned only by vacuuming or brushing and is incompatible with other cleaners, giving it a very low washability score.

Referring to the manufacturer’s requirements is a must for knowing what washability is and how to best deal with spills and general cleaning.

Don’t forget to spot test

Once you know what washability is and the specific code for your type of fabric, it’s always smart to double check to make sure you have the right option by spot testing the cleaner. This will allow you to be absolutely certain that it won’t cause the fabric to bleed or stain.

Always spot test on a small section of the fabric that won’t be readily visible to your customers. This is especially critical with upholstery that has a W/S code; since both water-based and non-water based cleaners can be used, it’s important to determine that both are really options or whether the fabric responds better to one or the other.

What about stain repellent?

Most commercial seating manufacturers treat their chairs with a stain guard product to make them more resistant to damage from spills. However, this by no means makes the chair indestructible and shouldn’t lull restaurant owners into a false belief that the cleaning process will take care of itself.

The primary function of stain guards is to buy you more time to clean up the spill and prevent it from setting into the fabric as quickly. Without making the effort to efficiently wipe up the mess, the food or liquid will set into the upholstery and a stain will form.

Another problem with stain repellents is that over time, they become less effective. It’s important to understand that while they are valuable tools for preventing stains, they aren’t meant to be a cure-all for stains.

Whether your seating has stain protection or not, you still need to be aware of what cleaning agents work with the type of fabric on your chairs to efficiently and quickly clean up any spills or accidents.

What else can I do to maintain my upholstery?

maintain upholstery

Knowing what washability is and how cleaning codes apply to your specific chairs is a vital piece of the puzzle. However, there are other steps you can take to ensure that your upholstery lasts for years to come.

  • Vacuum!Regardless of which cleaner is recommended for your seating’s type of fabric, upholstery needs to be vacuumed daily to prevent the buildup of dirt. Some types of fabric may be vacuum-only, but this step is not optional for any upholstered seating.

Using the upholstery attachment on your vacuum, clean both the surfaces of the chairs and all sides of the cushions.

  • Flip Flop the Cushions.If your chairs have removable cushions that can be turned over, flip them to the other side from time to time to more evenly distribute the wear.

  • Be on the ball with cleaning up stains.It bears repeating--waiting to clean up spills increases the likelihood of stains, even with a stain repellent in place.

Clean up all spills and stains immediately after they happen by absorbing it with a clean cloth. The liquid should be blotted lightly without pressing down too hard, working toward the center of the affected area. This prevents the stain from spreading or becoming larger.

If you find that there is still a residual amount of liquid or a stain left over, you will need to spot clean it later using the appropriate cleaning agent for that type of fabric.

Dealing with upholstered chairs is complicated with lots of technicalities and sticking points depending on your seating’s type of fabric. However, knowing what washability is and how to appropriately clean and handle stains and spills can go a long way to making sure your chairs stay clean and well-maintained.

To help you keep your upholstered seating looking spotless, Moda Seating offers the Chair Care Checklist, a list of tips and tricks for maintaining your chairs that you can use as part of your cleaning procedures around the restaurant.

The checklist is designed to not only inform you of ways to ensure the safety and care of your chairs, but also to educate your employees on what to look for during daily maintenance.

If you have further questions about washability or caring for your upholstery, Moda Seating is also here to help. We would be happy to discuss your restaurant project or arrange a free phone call for a quote. Simply visit modaseating.com or call 1-800-275-3266 for more information.

We can’t wait to show you how Moda Seating can take your restaurant beyond the chair.


What is Green Plumbing and What Your Trusty Plumber Can Do For You

Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious these days, constantly finding better methods to protect the Earth’s natural resources in their own little way. Some use electric hybrid cars instead of gas-fueled vehicles, while others do not drive at all and simply use bicycles for their daily commute.

Aside from using energy-saving lights and appliances, many homeowners are making recycling a part of their regular routine. Another way to show care for the environment is by opting for green plumbing services.

What is Green Plumbing?

Green plumbing refers to plumbing practices that benefit the environment. These are sustainable and eco-friendly plumbing solutions that can help you save more money by utilizing energy-efficient appliances. The main goals of green plumbing are recycling used water, promotion of functionality and sustainability of plumbing materials, and conserving water.

What Can a Green Plumber do for You?

Green PlumbingWhen making the switch from traditional plumbing to green plumbing, the first step is to schedule a visit from a reputable plumbing company. They will evaluate your home and come up with a green system that meets your budget and needs. Licensed and certified green plumbers can answer any question you may have about their plumbing services and technologies that may be beneficial to your home.

Your home will undergo a water audit, which is a 50-point inspection that helps green plumbers to identify the best ways to reduce your household water consumption. This process may involve upgrading existing fixtures and appliances to models that are more energy-efficient. Those who have much older homes can expect to have more replacements required as outdated models are notorious for being extremely wasteful of energy and water.

For instance, your current water heater may be upgraded into a hybrid unit for less energy consumption. Hybrid water heaters can generate more hot water compared to traditional ones. Another benefit to look forward to with hybrids is, they have ultra-low emissions, meaning there’s no carbon footprint to be left behind.

How to Find a Green Plumber

In the process of making your property more eco-friendly, you will need to get plumbing services from a licensed professional who adheres to green practices. A trustworthy green plumber should possess the necessary experience and training to provide high-quality plumbing without harming the environment and sacrificing functionality.

Besides having excellent qualifications, a green plumber should have knowledge of solving clogs without using harsh substances, insulating pipes to prevent energy loss, conducting a water audit, and installing fixtures and accessories approved by WaterSense.

To start looking for a green plumber, you can check out the Green Plumbers certification program for a list of professionals. If you already have plumbers you trust, you may ask them about their green plumbing practices.

Consider Green Plumbing Services

As water shortages and global warming continue to plague our modern society, it becomes everyone’s responsibility to become more mindful of the environment. So switch to green plumbing services for your home. By doing so, you can help reduce your home’s impact on the environment while enjoying huge savings on your utility bills.

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Tips for avoiding driver fatigue

Posted by: Cal on 23/10/2013

Category: General

Maintaining a healthy engine and car tyres is essential for safety on the roads - but what about your own state of mind?

It's important to know that driving while tired is incredibly dangerous. Some have even likened it to the effect of driving while intoxicated - your reaction times are slower, you are less aware of your surroundings and you are more likely to make poor judgement calls.

That's why it's essential you never drive when you think you feeling fatigued, as you are much more likely to be involved in an accident.

Here are some tips on how you can avoid driver fatigue and stay safe.

Ways to avoid driver fatigue

Symptoms of fatigue include yawning, drowsiness, impaired concentration and sore and tired eyes, according to the NSW government.

To avoid this, if you know you are a driving a long distance the next day, get a good sleep the night before. That way, you'll be as refreshed as possible before you hit the road.

With that in mind, it's also good to start a long drive in the morning, rather than late afternoon or into the evening and night. You'll be at your most awake in the earlier hours of a day, while later on your concentration and alertness are likely to have waned considerably.

You also need to pay attention to any medications you are taking. Certain medications mean you are not fit to drive at all and need to stay off the roads, while others simply have the potential to make you feel a little more tired. Always remain aware of the potential effects of any medications you're taking and adhere to their instructions.

While you're driving, keep the air temperature of your car comfortable and maybe even a little on the cool side, to keep you alert. Circulate fresh air with your air conditioning system or by opening windows.

At least every two hours take a good rest break. This will involve getting out of the car, stretching and walking around to ensure good circulation, helping to keep you wakeful.

Other tips include listening to upbeat music and sharing driving duties with another person and checking on each other.

However the biggest takeaway message is that you should stay off the roads if you are at all fatigued. Driving while tired can put your life and the life of fellow road-users at risk.


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What Did Neil Armstrong Really Say?

On July 20, 1969, an estimated 650 million people watched in suspense as Neil Armstrong descended a ladder towards the surface of the Moon.

As he took his first steps, he uttered words that would be written into history books for generations to come: “That’s one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.”

Or at least that’s how the media reported his words.

But Armstrong insisted that he actually said, “That’s one small step for a man.” In fact, in the official transcript of the Moon landing mission, NASA transcribes the quote as “that’s one small step for (a) man.”

As a linguist, I’m fascinated by mistakes between what people say and what people hear.

In fact, I recently conducted a study on ambiguous speech, using Armstrong’s famous quote to try to figure out why and how we successfully understand speech most of the time, but also make the occasional mistake.

Our extraordinary speech-processing abilities

Despite confusion over Armstrong’s words, speakers and listeners have a remarkable ability to agree on what is said and what is heard.

When we talk, we formulate a thought, retrieve words from memory and move our mouths to produce sound. We do this quickly, producing, in English, around five syllables every second.

The process for listeners is equally complex and speedy. We hear sounds, which we separate into speech and non-speech information, combine the speech sounds into words, and determine the meanings of these words. Again, this happens nearly instantaneously, and errors rarely occur.

These processes are even more extraordinary when you think more closely about the properties of speech. Unlike writing, speech doesn’t have spaces between words. When people speak, there are typically very few pauses within a sentence.

Yet listeners have little trouble determining word boundaries in real time. This is because there are little cues—like pitch and rhythm—that indicate when one word stops and the next begins.

But problems in speech perception can arise when those kinds of cues are missing, especially when pitch and rhythm are used for non-linguistic purposes, like in music. This is one reason why misheard song lyrics—called “mondegreens”—are common. When singing or rapping, a lot of the speech cues we usually use are shifted to accommodate the song’s beat, which can end up jamming our default perception process.

But it’s not just lyrics that are misheard. This can happen in everyday speech, and some have wondered if this is what happened in the case of Neil Armstrong.

Studying Armstrong’s mixed signals

Over the years, researchers have tried to comb the audio files of Armstrong’s famous words, with mixed results. Some have suggested that Armstrong definitely produced the infamous “a,” while others maintain that it’s unlikely or too difficult to tell. But the original sound file was recorded 50 years ago, and the quality is pretty poor.

Check out the audio of Armstrong’s first words on the Moon at full speed and half speed:

So can we ever really know whether Neil Armstrong uttered that little “a”?

Perhaps not. But in a recent study, my colleagues and I tried to get to the bottom of this.

First, we explored how similar the speech signals are when a speaker intends to say “for” or “for a.” That is, could a production of “for” be consistent with the sound waves, or acoustics, of “for a,” and vice-versa?

So we examined nearly 200 productions of “for” and 200 productions of “for a.” We found that the acoustics of the productions of each of these tokens were nearly identical. In other words, the sound waves produced by “He bought it for a school” and “He bought one for school” are strikingly similar.

But this doesn’t tell us what Armstrong actually said on that July day in 1969. So we wanted to see if listeners sometimes miss little words like “a” in contexts like Armstrong’s phrase.

We wondered whether “a” was always perceived by listeners, even when it was clearly produced. And we found that, in several studies, listeners often misheard short words, like “a.” This is especially true when the speaking rate was as slow as Armstrong’s.

In addition, we were able to manipulate whether or not people heard these short words just by altering the rate of speech. So perhaps this was a perfect storm of conditions for listeners to misperceive the intended meaning of this famous quote.

The case of the missing “a” is one example of the challenges in producing and understanding speech. Nonetheless, we typically perceive and produce speech quickly, easily and without conscious effort.

A better understanding of this process can be especially useful when trying to help people with speech or hearing impairments. And it allows researchers to better understand how these skills are learned by adults trying to acquire a new language, which can, in turn, help language learners develop more efficient strategies.

Fifty years ago, humanity was changed when Neil Armstrong took those first steps on the Moon. But he probably didn’t realize that his famous first words could also help us better understand how humans communicate.

Melissa Michaud Baese-Berk is Associate Professor of Linguistics, University of Oregon. This article was originally published at The Conversation and has been republished under Creative Commons. Read the original article.